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Allow Javascript in Text Widgets

Replaces the default text widget with one that allows Javascript so you can do basic things like add Google Ads to your sidebar without using other pl …

By Philip John·Kses·Free
5(2 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is a WordPress kses plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Extend KSES.

5/52 reviews
100active installs
11K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

Replaces the default text widget with one that allows Javascript so you can do basic things like add Google Ads to your sidebar without using other plugins.

Important: It’s only intended for Multisite. If you use it in standard WordPress and it doesn’t work or breaks something don’t expect any sympathy.

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Ratings & Reviews

52 reviews
5 ★
2
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0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress3.2.1+ requiredTested up to 4.0.38
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.3

  • i18n
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Contributors

Philip JohnPhilip John
Plugin Info
Version
0.3
Last Updated
Sep 3, 2014
WP Requires
3.2.1+
Tested Up To
4.0.38
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
11K+
Added
Dec 11, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

ksesfilterwidgetjavascripttext widget

Developer

P
Philip John
8 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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